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The Red Rescue - How to Use, Do's, Don'ts & Expectations

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  • Complete your eNurse Check-Ups to guide you during your first 60 days of treatment.
  • Always prioritize any instruction received directly from your prescribing dermatologist.

Expectations:

  1. Visible results should start within 1 hour after use and last for 12 hours. Repeat the process when redness occurs.
  2. Side effects may include some irritation, dryness, burning, or itching at the application site. For information about how to manage side effects, please use eNurse Check-Ups on the Musely app. 

Do’s:

  1. The Red Rescue should be used once daily.
  2. Use The Red Set if prescribed! 
  3. Use SPF 30+ daily. We recommend The Day Cream. 
  4. If you notice any extreme irritation, please consult with your dermatologist.

Don’ts:

  1. Do not apply more than instructed.
  2. Do not apply to damaged or broken skin, including sunburn or open wounds.
  3. Avoid potential rosacea triggers, such as  sun, heat, stress, alcohol, caffeine, or spicy foods.
  4. Discontinue using skin products with drying or irritating active ingredients, such as peroxides or acids. 

How to Use

Cleanse

  1. Thoroughly wash your face with a gentle cleanser and gently pat dry.

Apply The Red Rescue

  1. Use upward-lifting motions to gently massage 1 full pump of The Red Rescue to the entire face once per day, OR as directed by your doctor.
    • Be careful not to apply around the eyes, corners of the lips, or other sensitive areas.

Moisturize or SPF

  1. Wash hands to remove any remaining medication.
  2. Apply a thick layer of moisturizer to the entire face 2-5 minutes after application.
  3. Apply a mineral-based sunscreen with SPF 30+ (such as The Day Cream) after application, if used in the morning.

For more Frequently Asked Questions with answers from our team of Board-Certified dermatologists: please visit our DOCTOR FAQ page.

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